Carly-yin Jin: March 2012

Wednesday 28 March 2012

Fashion Blogging

Today in the morning lecture we had Fashion Hayley to come in as our guest lecturer!

She is adorable and with an excellent sense of humor. Because her speech was very engaging, i actually found the 1 hour went too fast. She talked about some of the important natures of internet communication in relation to the development of contemporary fashion. She gave examples of some most poplur international and local fashion blogs at the moment.I added the links to those blogs here.

I enjoyed reading these bloggers' insights for fashion because they are unofficial, that means less commercial and it reminds me of my passion for fashion. The ideas in the blogs are crazier, out-spoken, all about the street and underground fashion. She mentioned Penthouse Mouse, an retail and event space for Australian fashion.

It was very evocaive. Thank you, Hayley. I will start following your blog.

portfolio - realizing perseonal strength

Finished Garment

Designed and produced for my 3rd year menswear subject in 2011. It was very appreciated to be selected for the exhibition by the end of the semester.

Concept Board

The colour,texture and mood speak to me more than the shape and construction.

Friday 23 March 2012

Freja Beha Erichsen

This is a photo of her in Freja inspires many people including myself. Love her careless attitude, her 16 delicate tattoos, and every transformation of her in the photoshoots. Freja has different souls in her body. She is a woman, she is a man; she is sad, she is fun; she is a fairy, and a rocker; she is a poet, representing the biggest fashion names of the century on the runway of Paris. She is mysteious, her offstage shots are as charming as her editorial shoots. She is a muse because she feeds all your imaginations.

A link for myself to always go back.
http://models.com/models/Freja-Beha-Erichsen

Thursday 22 March 2012

International Fashion Compeitions

1) iD International Emerging Designer Award
New Zealand & Ausralia based.
For 2011, 3rd place winner is Sarah Mok from UTS,
In 2012, there are seven finalists chosen from UTS including Ben Bala, my friend whom I started this course with. All the best Ben, hope you will win.

2)Mitelmoda
Italy.
Link to official homepage for all information.

3) "ITS" International Talent Support
Italy.
Link to official homepage.

4) Hyeres 2012
France.
Exhibition form. Link to official homepage.

5) Fashion Grand Prix
Tokyo, Japan.
Link to official homepage.

6) Arts of Fashion Foundation
USA.
Link to official homepage.

7) "AINYFF" Australians in New York Fashion Foundation
New York
Link to official homepage.

8) SOYA: Qantas Spirit of Youth Award
Australia.
Looking for emerging fashion buisinesses.

9) "TAWFA" The Australian Wool Fashion Awards
Australia.
Friendly to fashion students. Able to enquire wool fabric samples.

10) L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival - National Graduate Showcase
Melbourne.
This year featuring Courtney White 2011 UTS fashion graduates. Looking for the show factor.

Wednesday 21 March 2012

Silhouette - Paul Poiret Kimono Coat

Comparing to all the exquisite designs created by present-day's designers, Paul Poiret's kimono coat still remains to be one of my favourite piece. Liking the oversized silhouette, graceful aesthetic, transition of lines and volumes, and the bright colour.